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Add 45/50 and 90/9

1st number: 45/50, 2nd number: 10 0/9

45/50 + 90/9 is 109/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    90/9 = 90 × 50/9 × 50 = 4500/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/450 + 4500/450 = 405 + 4500/450 = 4905/450
  5. 4905/450 simplified gives 109/10
  6. So, 45/50 + 90/9 = 109/10
    In mixed form: 109/10

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